Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    377 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad makes a delicious recipe perfect for serving warm or cold! Made with pasta, fresh pesto, tomatoes, onions, and cheese, pesto pasta salad is always a favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1 16-ounce package bowtie pasta
  • 1 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 1 feta cheese
  • 1/4 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

For the Pesto:

  • 4 4 cups fresh basil
  • 2-3 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions

  1. Bring pasta to boil in large stockpot over medium heat. Cook according to package instructions. Remove from heat and pour through a strainer when cooked. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Add grape tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and sunflower seeds. Make pesto by adding all ingredients to a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour over pasta and stir until well-combined. Serve warm or store in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1605IU (32%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 403mg 17%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1605IU 32%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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